Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
head-off
verb
/hɛd ɔf/
Definition
To intercept or prevent something from happening.
Examples
- They tried to head off trouble before it started.
- She took a different route to head off the heavy traffic.
- We need to head off any potential issues with the project.
Meaning
To head off means to stop something before it can proceed further.
Synonyms
- intercept
- prevent
- avert
- stop
- forestall
